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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/24/2023-03/02/2023

All Things Supply Chain

China calls out Australia after rare material deal is blocked China has called out the Australian government for blocking a bid by a Chinese-linked company to boost its ownership in…

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Key factors to consider when choosing a recruitment agency

Procurement Heads

There are thousands of recruitment agencies out there, each offering a different set of services and level of expertise. Hayley Packham , Procurement Heads ‘ Operations Director, shares some key factors to consider when choosing a recruitment agency. Specialisation The first thing to consider when choosing a recruitment agency is its specialisation.

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Amazon pulls back from UPS as it builds out logistics empire

Supply Chain Dive

While UPS' priorities have shifted, Amazon’s capabilities have transformed. But both face obstacles that could complicate plans to reduce business with each other.

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Key criteria for selecting procurement tech you wont regret buying: eWorld dispatch 1

Spend Matters

Categories: Conferences , CSR , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: Conferences and Events To help Procurement cut through the minefield of vendors in the market and get straight to a shortlist of relevant solution providers, Spend Matters analysts need to discover and get to know as many vendors as possible across a multitude of categories from sourcing through to payments, from established players through to emerging ones.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Chip supplier reports $200M revenue hit after ransomware attack halted operations

Supply Chain Dive

MKS Instruments said it struggled to supply technology for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics following the February incident.

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Stressed out supply chains: Elevated freight and labor costs still an issue

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Even as some easing has taken place, increased freight and labor costs are keeping the pressure on supply chains.

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Softeon acquires warehouse technology firm GetUsROI

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The move adds to the software supplier’s lineup advanced integration and deployment tools for use across many modes of distribution automation.

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Top Supply Chain Challenges for CPG companies in 2023

Solvoyo

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Consumers are ever more conscious of value, sensitive to health and environmental issues – especially after the COVID pandemic, each demanding more options for their money.

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Evaluating and selecting the right digital procurement tools

Barkers Procurement

Digital procurement tools have become essential in procurement. They offer businesses and organisations the opportunity to lower spend, simplify processes, improve data accuracy, source goods or services more globally, standardise workflows and, generally, operate better. However, investing in digital procurement tools is a procurement decision in itself, so how do you choose the right tool?

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How Leaders Can Work with Procurement to Bolster the Business

HICX

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX In recent years, ESG was hoisted to the top of the board agenda. To manage it, leaders had to ensure compliance and readiness across multiple areas were captured, analyzed, and reported. This job needed an owner. When it came time to delegate, leaders assessed whether a single department with a clear responsibility across all suppliers for all these areas existed.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist For 2023 [Free Download]

ContractSafe

HIPAA. Just saying it will send chills down the spines of healthcare legal teams across the United States.

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Top Supply Chain Challenges for CPG companies in 2023

Solvoyo

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Consumers are ever more conscious of value, sensitive to health and environmental issues – especially after the COVID pandemic, each demanding more options for their money.

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Adapt Your Data Exchange Strategy to the New Normal

Supply Chain Brain

Join us in this upcoming webinar with Joanna Dobrzyńska, Business Solution Manager at Comarch, where you’ll learn about different approaches towards data exchange, find out the best time to think about EDI migration, and discover the main benefits of choosing a modern EDI solution.

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ISM reports that February services sector activity shows continued growth

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The Services PMI—at 55.1 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—was essentially even with January’s reading with a 0.1% decline, growing, at a slower rate, for the second consecutive month. January was 6.0% above December’s 49.2, which was down 6.9% compared to November’s 55.5. ISM added that the overall economy also grew, at a slower rate, in February, for the second consecutive month.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Digital Freight Startup Transfix Gets New CEO

Supply Chain Brain

Transfix, like many freight brokers, has struggled over the past year as freight volumes and rates have fallen alongside waning demand.

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Evaluating and selecting the right digital procurement tool

Barkers Procurement

Digital tools have become essential in procurement. They offer businesses and organisations the opportunity to lower spend, simplify processes, improve data accuracy, source goods or services more globally, standardise workflows and, generally, operate better. However, investing in digital procurement tools is a procurement decision in itself, so how do you choose the right tool?

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CPO Rising Listicle: Nine Ways to Get Better Adoption of Your Company’s Software

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team. Today, however, a bit of a pivot.